Packaging Operator - 11 p - 7a

Department: Georgia - Building 1 - Packaging 11p - 7a
Reports To: Georgia Packaging Supervisor
Hire Rate: $22.64 + $2.00 shift differential

About the role

Packaging Operator II operates multiple single lines of automated packaging equipment or major components, such as slurry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates automated packaging, bulk-bagging, palletizing, or slurry equipment
• Prepares and/or applies additives to the products, monitors results for compliance, and takes appropriate action if required
• Sets up equipment, performs daily inspections, and makes minor adjustments to the equipment as necessary
• Ensures the process safely drives quality and production to standards/targets
• Samples packaged product to verify it meets specifications
• Identifies non-conformance events, documents the event, and takes appropriate actions
• Performs manual tasks such as hand stacking product
• Periodically weighs product packages to ensure weight specifications are met
• Inspects supplies such as bags, bulk bags, and pallets to ensure usable quality and quantity levels are present and to maintain inventory levels
• Operates forklift to load trailers and/or move material (only if assigned, properly trained, and training documented)
• Interacts with computer systems for compliance, reporting, email, machine set-up, and QMS requirements
• Inputs environmental, safety, production, maintenance, and shipping data utilizing CMMS, QMS, AS/400, spreadsheets, and/or handwritten paper reports
• Spots, sets up, loads, and moves bulk trucks (only if assigned, properly trained, and training documented)
• Spots, sets up, loads, and moves bulk railcars (only if assigned, properly trained, and training documented)
• Observes all safety rules, regulations, and precautions
• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Participates in process improvement activities
• Performs area “workplace inspections” as required, including environmental inspections

Requirements

• Must meet the assessment requirements for this position
• Must be able to use technology to evaluate/communicate the status of the process/product
• Must pass computer literacy assessment
• Must be able to understand and act upon all safety and environmental requirements and other related communications
• Must be able to visually differentiate between products and hear audible alarms, instructions, and commands
• Must be able to read and understand Bill of Lading
• Must be able to efficiently interact with and use computer systems
• Must be able to comprehend and follow quality management system
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds frequently—duration of shift if necessary
• Must be able to perform bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently
• Must be able to climb ladders up to 110 feet
• Must be able to talk and hear radio communications as well as phone
• Must meet all physical requirements of the position

Pay

$22.64 per hour + $2.00 shift differential

Schedule

11:00 PM – 7:00 AM